BUO
Burao
Somalia
3,784 km
2,351 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
3,784 km
2,351 mi / 2,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

BUO CMB
Airport Name Burao Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BUO CMB
ICAO Code HCMV VCBI
City Burao Colombo
Country Somalia Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Asia/Colombo
Elevation 3,400 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 9.530000, 45.550000 7.180000, 79.880000

Burao (BUO) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burao Airport (BUO) in Burao, Somalia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 3,784 kilometers (2,351 miles / 2,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Somalia with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:10 in Burao, it's 18:40 in Colombo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,370 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Burao Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Burao (BUO) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Burao Airport (BUO) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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